2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 5.
 CAUTION: Do not under any circumstance loosen the nut to reduce preload. If it is 
necessary to reduce preload, install a new differential drive pinion collapsible spacer 
(4662) and nut. 
Tighten

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 7. Install the rear brake calipers. For additional information, refer to 
Section 206 - 04  . 
8. Install the rear wheel and tire assemblies. For additional information, refer to  Section 204 - 04  .

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR 
Pinion Seal 
Removal  1. Remove the pinion flange (4851). For additional information, refer to  Drive Pinion Flange  in this 
section. 
2. Force up the metal flange of the rear axl

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual  CAUTION: If the rear axle drive pinion seal becomes misaligned during installation, 
remove it and install a new one. 
Using the special tool, install the rear axle drive pinion seal. 
3. Install the

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 
Axle Housing 
Removal 
1.  CAUTION: The vehicle must be on level ground and at curb height. 
Mark the rear shock absorbers relative to their protective sleeve.  �zDuring inst

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to 
Section 100 - 02  . 
3. Remove the rear wheel and tire assemblies. For additional information, refer to  Section 204 - 04  . 
4.

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Disconnect the parking brake cable and conduit from the parking brake lever and the caliper. 
For additional information, refer to 
Section 206 - 05  . 
8. Separate the parking brake cable and conduit

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual 14.
 CAUTION: Do not strike the toe link or the knuckle to disconnect the toe link from 
the knuckle. 
Using the special tool, disconnect the toe link from the knuckle. 
15. Mark the cam bolt position